Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the creation of complex molecules in central nervous system agents and cardiovascular drugs. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to the presence of a stereogenic center, enabling selective reactions in multi-step organic transformations. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of peptidomimetics and enzyme inhibitors.